Delivering

Major Crown Projects

Long Term Vision and Plan

for the Parliamentary Precinct

November 2014

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The main focus of the LTVP is the rehabilitation of the Centre, West and East Blocks. Major Crown Projects is responsible for the implementation of these projects.

In order to empty the Centre Block of all occupants and functions, a series of projects to create permanent and interim accommodation have been undertaken.

Long Term Vision and Plan

2018

2018

2018 2016

Valour Building (151 Sparks)

Édifice La Bravoure

Valour Building

(151 Sparks)

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Long Term Vision and Plan

Developed in 2001 and updated in 2007 and 2013.

A guide for change for the Parliamentary Precinct and for future designers and

decision makers. The LTVP is comprised of three components:

1. The Vision and Principles

2. The Demonstration Plan

3. The Implementation framework – approvals sought for rolling 5 year programs

of work

Implementation has three components:

Major Capital Program – focus of this presentation

Recapitalization Program

Planning Program

1,127,260 ?

Number of interior bricks laid,

West Block

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LTVP implementation

The 5-year rolling plan provides:

• Flexibility in responding to government priorities, and

• More accuracy in developing functional requirements and establishing project costs

and schedules.

The opportunity to construct four committee rooms in

the former Canadian Museum of Contemporary

Photography allowed the West Block to begin

construction 4 years early.

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Flexibility

Another opportunity led to the revision of the LTVP.

The Government Conference Centre was selected to

provide interim accommodation for the Senate while

Centre Block undergoes rehabilitation .

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Current MCP Projects

MCP Projects TB Project

Approval

Construction

Start

Scheduled

Completion

West Block Rehabilitation $863 M Mar 2011 2017

Wellington Building $425 M Apr 2010 2016

Sir John A. Macdonald Building $ 99.5 M Dec 2011 2015

Visitor Welcome Centre Phase 1 $109 M Jan 2015 2017

Government Conference Centre $190 M Jul 2014 2018

East Block Rehabilitation, Phase 1 $167 M Jan 2017 2022

44,000 cubic meters ?

Volume of rock to be excavated for

West Block Construction

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Current MCP Projects

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Nature of MCP Projects

Complex:

• Heritage (masonry, sculptural elements, decorative ironwork)

• Located in the Parliamentary Precinct (security, tourists, traffic, lay down areas)

• Seismic upgrades within a heritage building

• Mechanical /Electrical/Multimedia upgrades within a heritage building

• Special Purpose Space (House of Commons Chamber, Committee Rooms, MP suites)

• Oversight (internal, external, public interest)

• Security

The adaptive re-use of a former Banking Hall to be

used for Parliamentary business and Ceremonial

events – requiring significant mechanical, electrical,

multimedia and security upgrades

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Nature of MCP Projects, continued

Project Cost is typically greater than $100 M:

• Treasury Board approves all LTVP contracting and expenditure authorities

• Attestation of substantive estimates by CFO, PWGSC

Must not impact the Operations of Parliament:

• Noise control

• Traffic control

• Careful coordination and ongoing communications

Multiple Stakeholders:

• Parliamentary Partners (House of Commons, Senate of Canada, Library of Parliament)

• National Capital Commission (NCC), Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office (FHBRO)

• RCMP, other PWGSC Branches, City of Ottawa, etc.

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The implementation approach is tailored to the location, schedule and funding.

• Design/Bid/Build – General Contractor Valour Building

• Construction Management West Block, Wellington, SJAM, GCC

• Design/Build Food Production Facility (not on the Hill)

Construction Management is used for most LTVP projects as the optimal model.

• Proven track record 1 Rideau

• Allows for schedule acceleration Start construction in parallel with design

• Provides off ramps Options exercised when funding

becomes available

Balances risk, flexibility and efficiency for large complex projects

Implementation

13,090 square meters ?

Area of West Block exterior masonry

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West Block as-found conditions LTVP projects often require hazardous material abatement & structural investigations prior to completing

full tender documents. CM fast tracking provides schedule benefits.

• Unit prices are at times used when precise quantities cannot be determined prior vacating building.

• Precise scope of work is progressively defined on site (measured, recorded and validated)

Fresh air intake tunnels, from 1865 construction,

are discovered below grade. Unused fireplaces and chimneys are

uncovered and the brick consolidated.

Fox and Barrett floor assemblies, from 1865

construction, are found and replaced

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Oversight of CM Contract

The CM contract is service based, remunerated as a monthly fee + % fee of Cost of Work

The CM is responsible to issue and award contract packages by sub-trade

• Crown requires the CM to follow open, fair and transparent tendering practices (two-

stage public tender process for larger than $100K , 3 bids for less than $100K)

• Any planned expenditure against the contract needs authorization by PWGSC (multi-

party review )

Continuous review of work on site to ensure value and quality of work

• Clerk of Works

• Prime Consultant full-time on site representatives

• PWGSC and private sector project management support specialists

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Managing the Schedule

Pre-Design:

• Initial schedule is prepared by PWGSC based on previous project experience, lessons

learned

• PWGSC schedule consultant engaged to validate activity durations and logic (updated

monthly)

Design:

• Prime Consultant scheduler provides detailed design and preliminary construction

schedule

• PWGSC schedule consultant reviews and challenges

Construction:

• Construction Manager or General Contractor is responsible for preparing a detailed

construction schedule and monthly schedule report.

• PWGSC schedule consultant reviews and challenges

• Schedule is reviewed monthly as a minimum

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Managing Risk

Risk is managed and monitored throughout the project

• Developed based on previous projects & Lessons Learned database

• Quantified by a Risk Matrix, validated through Monte Carlo simulation

• Varies due to the nature of the project – Heritage designation, masonry deterioration,

hazardous material abatement, challenging site conditions & fit-up of ceremonial

spaces.

• Carried as part of budget for each project

3,485 square meters ?

Area of new copper roof, West Block

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Program Oversight

Fairness Monitoring

• All major procurements are monitored by an independent Fairness Monitor.

Audit Regime

• The Auditor general audited the rehabilitation of the Parliament buildings in 2010

and concluded that PWGSC has put in place generally sound project

management practices.

• An independent 3rd party assessed project management practices in the Precinct

in 2012 concluding that sound project management systems, controls, outputs

and practices are in place for the West Block, Wellington and other projects.

• PricewaterhouseCoopers conducted audits of the West Block, Wellington and Sir

John A. Macdonald construction management contracts, issuing clean audit

reports for all three projects.

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Innovation

The use of lasers to clean masonry Partnering with the University of Calgary to test

seismic resistance of load bearing masonry

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West Block Rehabilitation

Includes:

• Demolition and abatement of hazardous materials

• Rehabilitation of masonry and heritage interiors

• Construct Interim HoC Chamber in the courtyard

• Structural/Seismic upgrades

• New Mechanical/Electrical/Life Safety systems

• Updated IT/Multi-media & Security systems

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West Block Interim HoC Chamber

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West Block Excavation

approximately 1000 ?

Total number of workers daily @ West

Block, Wellington, Sir John A. Macdonald

& Government Conference Centre

construction sites

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The Visitor Welcome Centre Ph1 will provide a new visitor entrance to the West Block (outside the footprint of the heritage

building) containing security screening services and Shipping & Receiving. It will later become the West Entrance to the

future Visitor Centre, after the Centre Block rehabilitation is complete.

Before any construction can occur, underground utilities and infrastructure must be relocated.

Concept for the final VWC

Visitor Welcome Centre Phase1

Ph1

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Wellington Building

Includes:

• Heritage Rehabilitation

• 70 MP office units

• 10 Committee Rooms

• New Mechanical/Electrical/Life Safety systems

• Green Globes Sustainability Targets

• Updated IT/Multimedia/Security systems

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Sir John A. Macdonald

Includes:

• Excavation of the adjacent site and the basement for construction of

an addition

• Interior selective demolition and hazardous materials abatement

• Exterior and interior heritage rehabilitation

• Updated IT/Multimedia/Security systems

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Government Conference Centre

Includes:

• Selective demolition and abatement of hazardous

materials

• Seismic upgrades

• Interior and exterior heritage rehabilitation

• Fit-up for Interim Senate Chamber, office units and

support space

• New Mechanical/Electrical/Life Safety systems

• Updated IT/Multi-media & Security systems

130 -140?

Number of heritage masons on site

daily at West Block

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